Participation in a Demonstration Research Study on Coordinated Operation of Multiple Mobility Systems
(Digital Agency)
We participated in the demonstration research study on the coordinated operation of multiple mobility systems, commissioned by the Digital Agency, as one of the cooperating companies.
Demonstration Details
In this demonstration, the architecture and a proposed roadmap for achieving "distributed coordination," which enables multiple mobility systems to operate safely in the same space through collaboration, were examined.
Reference: Final Report (Detailed Version) on the Demonstration Research Study of Coordinated Operation of Multiple Mobility Systems
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Our company participated as a subcontractor to DENSO Corporation, a member of the consortium. Specifically, we utilized our developed robot, Cuboid, to share maps (including environmental maps and topological graphs with traffic rules), operational rules, and route occupancy information with other companies' robots.
In the sharing of operational rules, we ensured that predefined static no-entry zones were shared and confirmed that no entry occurred.
Results of Practical Verification:
Rule Sharing (Static No-Entry Zones)
(Reference) Final Report (Detailed Version) on the Demonstration Research Study of Coordinated Operation of Multiple Mobility Systems, p.110
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In route occupancy information sharing, nodes were occupied and released based on a topological graph, enabling alternating passage in narrow spaces such as vestibules and efficient queuing in elevator halls.
Results of Practical Verification:
Route Occupancy Information Sharing
(Reference) Final Report (Detailed Version) on the Demonstration Research Study of Coordinated Operation of Multiple Mobility Systems, p.114
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Moving forward, we will continue to explore and deepen discussions on the coordination between service robots, buildings, and other mobility systems, which will become increasingly important as service robots become more widespread.